STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

﻿STATEMENT OF PURPOSE “Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family.” As I move towards a point where my undergraduate programme is about to end, and I sit down to define the course of my career, I felt a strong desire to pursue a career that combined IT with management skills. I believe MBA is a platform to cultivate diverse managerial skill sets, generate ideas with structured thoughts and capability of assuming higher corporate responsibility. From my schooling times, I have shown very keen interest in the subjects of mathematics and physics, which have enhanced my analytical and quantitative skills. These are my areas of strength which have helped me very strongly in acquiring XX % in my tenth grade. I passed out of my senior secondary school with XX% in physics and XX% in mathematics. My overall percentage in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry are XX%. In all of my academic successes, my competitive spirit acted as a catalyst in me. My Engineering degree has given a strong foundation to my analytical skills

My belief is that Science and technology can innovate, produce a product but one needs business knowledge to market and sell the product. With this degree, I wish to pursue subjects that will give me a deep understanding of the several different aspects that go into creating a successful business. I aim to follow in my father’s footsteps but only after I gain considerable experience and knowledge at a global level. I would like to expand the business by venturing into newer areas. However, for this I need to study the market, strategize, seek funds and get a through grasp on the intricacies of running a successful business. I am confident that a business course from your esteemed University will help me achieve these goals. the power of knowledge seems to call me out persuading me to seek more

Why I would say so? Because in recent years, the business world has become...

...Statement of Purpose
Many professors, department websites, applications, and current graduate students will tell you that the statement of purpose is the most important part of the application. While the statement of purpose is the best way for the admissions committee to gauge your writing skills, it is quite different from the college admissions essay, or the law school personal statement. Admissions committees will not be looking for the most well-written essay with the catchiest introduction. What they really mean when they talk about the statement of purpose is that the research interest match between you and the program is the most important factor for admission, and your interests are revealed in the statement of purpose. In addition to making sure your interests and experiences are aligned with the program's offerings, the statement of purpose is a way for the admissions officers to see how you think, either by your evaluation of your prior research experiences and coursework, and/or by your presentations of new ideas that you wish to pursue in graduate school and beyond.
In bullet point form, here are some tips for the personal statement.
Leave roughly 1/3 of the essay to talk about the future
In this section you can describe your interests, goals, career plans...

...SAMPLE-3 “STATEMENT OF PURPOSE” TO ACCOMPANY GRADUATE APPLICATION Statement of Purpose Name: First Last January 4, 2010 Civil Engineering (Geotechnical specialty)
The belief that an education is most valuable when it is used to serve one’s community has been instilled in me. This conviction and a natural aptitude for science and mathematics convinced me civil engineering was the most fitting career for me. In fact, they continue to be the driving forces in my pursuit of academic excellence as a senior at the University of Missouri (MU). I desire a degree in civil engineering not only because it is the most fulfilling way I can exercise my natural talents as a scholar, but because it also gives me the opportunity to solve challenges directly impacting my community. Upon receiving my Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, I plan to continue my education by pursuing a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering in the Geotechnical specialty. My interest in geotechnical engineering was sparked by topics such as the theory of consolidation, shear strength, and ground improvement methods introduced to me in my fundamentals of soil mechanics course. It was further cultivated when I began attending seminars presented by the geotechnical engineering program and participating in undergraduate research. I am interested in a broad range of topics including ground improvement methods, earthworks, and seismic response and would like...

...﻿Statement of Purpose
The Statement of Purpose is your first personal contact with the Admissions committee. Use it to distinguish yourself. The SOP should speak about you, your aspirations and professional goals and relate these to the graduate program that you intend to pursue.It should basically answer the question..."Why should the graduate school admit you... what makes you special?
Remember, the SOP is the tool that faculty use to gauge if you have what it takes to succeed in grad school and later in the academic discipline as a professional.
What they are looking for, is an undying commitment to pursuing the desired field, backed with adequate preparation from your side, towards the same. It would help to keep these points in mind while writing your SOP.
Begin with an eye-catching first paragraph.
Remember, the Admissions committee goes through atleast 40-50 SOPs at a time.You've gotta catch their attention in the very first few lines. SOP should be to the point. Why do you want to continue studying? How is graduate studies going to affect your career?What have you done in the past? What do you expect? What are you looking for concerning an international experience?Why have you chosen this particular University?After MS, what and why Be objective, yet self-revelatory In a very straight-forward manner, speak about your experiences and academic bac-ground and how these have influenced your decision to...

...STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The quest for knowledge has always been my ardent wish. This quest for knowledge and necessity has unearthed
me into this beautiful sophisticated world. As a devoted student, I am eager to confront the challenges by pursuing
graduate studies from reputed institutions. What sets me apart is my dedication to finding solutions and thirst to
reach zenith of triumph. I have decided to pursue postgraduate studies and research in the area of Pharmacology.
Pharmacology is a subject that is of great importance to me in terms of my career goals and personal complacency.
Undergraduate study, therefore I feel is not a denouement of what I call a journey towards excellence and
competence. In under graduation you are more diverse in your fields and know little specific in various fields.
Graduate study brings one to a cutting edge of field and provides a solid foundation to build future careers. It's an
opportunity to realize ones career objectives or personal desires. I have absolutely no qualms in proceeding along
the path that I have been contemplating, the past few years.
Early Inspiration:
Kindling a spark within me to reach out for something new and creative began with my early education in one of the
best schools in my state. My schooling put me on firm grounds regarding academics and a strong value system. I
realized the importance of an analytical approach to the solution of any problem. This propelled me to tack...

...Writing the statement of purpose for graduate school
UC Berkeley
Graduate School - Statement
Graduate and professional schools often require some sort of written statement as a part of the
application. The terminology differs, but may include "statement of purpose," "personal
statement," "letter of intent," "personal narrative," etc. Some statements require rather specific
information--for example, the applicant's intended area of study within a graduate field. Others
suggest subjects which should be addressed specifically. Still others are quite unstructured,
leaving the applicant free to address a wide range of matters. Some applications call for one
statement, while others require responses to a series of six or more questions, ranging from 250
to 750 words each. The importance of the statement varies from school to school and from field
to field.
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Determine your purpose in writing the statement
Determine the content of your statement
Determine your approach and style of the statement
Words and phrases to avoid without explanation
Determine your purpose in writing the statement
Usually the purpose is to persuade the admissions committee that you are an applicant who
should be chosen. You may wish to show...

...Writing an Effective Statement of Interest
As part of the application process for certain positions, you may be asked to write a
statement of interest. Before proceeding, please take a few minutes to review this
information on how to write an effective statement.
Effective statements of interest:
1. Answer the question or address the issues to which you are asked to
respond. (E.g., “Of the three projects stated, identify the one which is of
greatest interest to you and detail the skills that prepare you to contribute to
the organization’s efforts in this area.)
2. Demonstrate the skills and strengths that you would bring to the
organization if you were hired.
3. Demonstrate your clear understanding of and specific interest in the
organization.
Before preparing your statement of interest, ask yourself…
1. Why am I interested in this position?? What is it about the organization’s mission or
the duties entailed in the job that are drawing me to the position?
Is it (for example) the opportunity to make an impact on poverty alleviation
in Eastern Europe? Or the strong reputation that the organization has within
your policy area of interest?
2. What skills, expertise and other qualities is the employer seeking?
In many cases, this is spelled out pretty clearly in the position description. In
other cases, you will need to give some thought to what skills you think
would be important to the...

...Samples of Personal Statement Instructions for Schools
in the Rocky Mountain Region
University of Montana
• A 100-300 word statement of your background and goals is required.
Northern Arizona University
• A statement of interest (500-700 words of your personal and professional qualifications, interests, and career goals)
University of Wyoming
• Include a one to two page statement describing your plans for graduate study and professional career in psychology.
New Mexico Highlands University
• A letter describing your career goals in psychology, as well as any other information you think would be helpful to determine your ability to succeed in our program.
Arizona State University
• The statement of purpose should be 500-600 words (clinical: 900 words) in length and should contain a description of relevant work/research/volunteer activities, outline future professional goals, and state your expectations of the graduate school experience.
University of Nevada Las Vegas
• A Letter of Intent describing your clinical and research interests, educational and professional goals, faculty whom you might be interested in working with, factors that you would want the admissions committee to consider in evaluating your application that are not evident from other materials, and some background information describing how you became interested in these...